US Tax Analyst II

Mary Kay • Town of Addison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Working under broad supervision, the US Tax Analyst II performs a wide range of tax compliance and reporting activities requiring professional knowledge of sales and use tax, property tax, federal and state income tax, and related regulations. The role prepares and supports tax filings, maintains tax systems, researches tax issues, and analyzes tax-related data to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies. The analyst serves as a system administrator for the Vertex sales tax system and supports process improvements, system enhancements, audits, and compliance initiatives. The role also provides guidance to internal customers on tax matters and helps evaluate the effects of tax law and regulatory changes on company operations.

The position requires onsite work at Mary Kay’s Global Corporate Headquarters in Addison, Texas.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s or university degree in Accounting with an emphasis in tax.
• Ability to conduct necessary research and develop solutions to questions with guidance.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines, produce high-quality work with minimal supervision, and manage business partners’ expectations.
• Ability to identify unusual transactions and independently research their root causes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize data clearly and develop narratives to communicate results or ideas.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain trusting relationships.
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to review and understand company financial policies and procedures and ensure they are followed.
• Ability to use existing digital tools and technologies productively.

Nice To Haves

• Qualified to sit for the CPA exam.
• Understanding of tax research software such as Checkpoint or RIA, tax compliance software such as OneSource or Vertex, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with PeopleSoft and JD Edwards general ledger and fixed asset systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sales, use, business license, and gross receipts tax returns, along with related monthly, quarterly, and yearly compliance work such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Review daily Ariba invoices to ensure sales tax is collected or use tax is accrued properly.
• Set up sales and use tax systems, including Ariba, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, and Concur.
• Serve as an internal resource for taxability questions.
• Evaluate tax compliance processes, analyze return, general ledger, and system issues, and recommend and implement resolutions.
• Communicate with and resolve issues involving taxing jurisdictions, Independent Beauty Consultants, outside vendors, and internal customers, with supervision.
• Conduct sales and use tax research and analysis upon request.
• Administer Vertex O Series and Returns, including monthly rate and rule changes, data imports, and Independent Beauty Consultant records.
• Respond to vendor exemption certificate requests.
• Assist with sales tax audits by preparing documentation, reviewing requested company documents, and analyzing potential tax exposure.
• Prepare domestic property tax returns, Freeport applications, related accounting, and estimates.
• Prepare sales tax journal entries, perform other monthly functions, and complete special projects.
• Coordinate with IT and the sales tax team to thoroughly test system updates.
• Assist with preparation of the consolidated federal income tax return, including soliciting information, preparing supporting workpapers, and maintaining tax compliance software.
• Assist with preparation of state income tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments using tax compliance software.
• Help update company tax publications and communications for Independent Beauty Consultants reporting their Mary Kay business activity on individual tax returns.
• Assist with income tax audit documentation and perform income tax research and analysis upon request.
• Maintain general knowledge of current federal and state income tax laws and regulations.
• Assist with semiweekly, mid-month, and month-end federal and state backup withholding remittance and compliance.
• Assist with the company’s information reporting compliance program and other tax returns, research, and corporate tax projects.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Free onsite fitness center and health clinic.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee product discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level